Historic Frenckell Paper Mill reborn as a hotel in Tampere in 2028

27.8.2026

Nordic Hotels & Resorts is set to open a new cultural landmark in Finland in 2028. The brand-new, exclusive lifestyle hotel will be housed within the historic Frenckell paper mill in Tampere, transforming an industrial site with a storied heritage into a design-forward hotel and creative meeting place. The hotel will feature a total of 168 hotel rooms and suites, each with a unique character.

Instantly recognizable for the deep-blue rapids running through its heart, Tampere is known for its rich cultural history. Now, the city is about to add a new destination for design and culture, as the old Frenckell paper mill is being reborn as a hotel.

Slated to welcome its first guests in 2028, the new hotel will be Nordic Hotels & Resorts' debut property in Tampere. Through a direct connection to Theatre Frenckell, housed within the same building, the hotel will be woven into the cultural fabric of the city. Future guests can tailor their stays with everything from theater performances and exclusive dinners to spa treatments.

The hotel will also house 800 square meters of flexible meeting and event spaces, built for everything from creative workshops and board meetings to movie screenings and grand celebrations.

Rooms: 168 hotel rooms and suites, each with a unique character 
Lobby & bar: 400 sqm of lobby, co-working spaces, a bar, and a live stage 
Food & beverage: Two restaurant concepts and a 1,400 sqm courtyard 
Spa & wellness: Over 600 sqm equipped with a gym, saunas, and treatment rooms 
Meetings & events: 800 sqm of flexible spaces 
Operator: Nordic Hotels & Resorts 
Opening: 2028 

Read more about the hotel on Nordic Hotels & Resorts website.